(Express-News archives) Local architects picked the Medical Arts Building, also known as the Emily Morgan Hotel, as a building that’s stood the test of time. The local chapter of the American Institute of Architects handed out this year’s round of design awards Wednesday night at the Pearl Stable. Mayor Julián Castro made an appearance to […]
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The San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Architects is offering up a free lecture at 6 p.m. tonight. Thomas Phifer of the New York-based Thomas Phifer and Associates is known for his work that connects architecture to nature, and for buildings that are environmentally sensitive. You can see some of his work on […]
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The latest Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects was released this morning, and the news – again – isn’t bluebirds and rainbows for the industry. The June ABI was 46, up slightly from May, but still a sign that there’s a decline in demand for design services across the country. The ABI […]
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•The latest Architecture Billings Index from the American Institute of Architects doesn’t have good news. But it’s not bad news either – which is big progress. The ABI reflects the nine- to 12-month lag between architecture billings and construction spending. The April ABI rating was 48.5. It’s under 50, so it still reflects a decline […]
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(Courtesy photo) Bob Wise takes over as the new president of the San Antonio AIA chapter. The San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Architects has announced new officers, directors and committee members for 2010. Bob Wise will serve as president. He’s held numerous leadership positions with the local chapter, and as the design […]
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The American Institute of Architects San Antonio chapter has partnered with Thomas Reprographics to print Vignette, the chapter’s quarterly journal. The partnership will help the group expand its coverage of events and announcements and go more in dept to topics of interests to AIA members. “It is a significant and strategic partnership,” Becky Schenker, president […]
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For the second straight month, an architecture index measuring the amount of work out there set an all-time low. The Architecture Billings Index was started in 1995 by the American Institute of Architects. It’s a 100-point scale, and any number over 50 means that architects are getting more projects. The November rating was 34.7, down […]
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